Welcome toCrossroads Alternative High School
Excellence and Equity in Education
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Dear Crossroads families,
Crossroads is a special place! It is my pleasure to serve as Principal. I have worked in Kentwood for more than 25 years with the last 16 being at Crossroads. During my time here, I have seen significant change for the better. This year is going to be no exception. We are in the middle of a complete redesign and the entire staff is excited about it. We are looking to do school different! We hope to transition into a competency-based education model where the majority of the education will be done with experiences. In addition to that, we are continuing our Workforce Friday initiative. We strive for all of our graduating students to leave with an industry recognized certification.
Our staff has a passion for Crossroads. We work hard for all students and pride ourselves in supporting students who desire extra support while they work toward graduation. Crossroads provides a safe, positive, and respectful environment designed to help students achieve their goals. Crossroads staff remain committed to connecting and building relationships with students. The culture of engagement at Crossroads remains focused on meeting every student where they are and getting them what they need.
If there is ever anything I can do for you, please reach out!
Ian Gibson, Principal
Crossroads Alternative High School
Kentwood Public Schools
(616) 261-6166
ian.gibson@kentwoodps.org
Office staff:
Dollineller Large, Dean of Academic Affairs
Hannah Meade, Administration Assistant to the Principal
Serita Lovelady-Little, Secretary
The Staff of Crossroads Alternative High School, in partnership with the students, parents, and community will create a stimulating, positive, and safe environment ensuring mutual respect.
We believe that all students can learn essential and effective cognitive skills enabling them to be responsible and productive contributors in a changing world.
"ALL students are honored students"
If you need help registering, please contact one of our team members:
New Student Registration & Work Permits
Dorcus Williams
616-455-4400
Non-resident School of Choice or Section 6
Judi Ford
616-455-4400 x79927
Homeless/Residency Affidavit
Sarah Weir
616-455-4400 x79936
School Delay/Closing Information
Whenever conditions warrant the closing of school, parents are asked to monitor the local television and radio stations beginning at 6:00 a.m. Every attempt is made to have the information broadcast no later than 6:30 a.m.
- If school is canceled, all practices and rehearsals are also canceled. A decision will be made at 1:00 p.m. regarding sporting events, and evening programs.
- There is no transportation to other districts.
- Childcare is provided for those families already participating in the Kentwood Childcare Programs.
- Parents should listen to local radio and television stations:
- B93.7, WGRD AM & FM, WGUV, WKLQ, WLAV AM & FM, WOOD TV-8, WXMI TV-17, WWMT TV-3, and WZZM TV-13.
In the Event of a 2-hour Delay
- Buses will pick up students 2 hours after their normal pick up time. For example, if your bus normally arrives at 6:34 a.m., it will now arrive at 8:34 a.m. The afternoon drop off times would remain the same as normal.
- Breakfast will be served approximately 2 hours after the normally schedule time. For example, if your child’s breakfast normally starts serving around 6:55 a.m., they will start serving around 8:55 a.m.
- School will begin 2 hours after the normal start of school. For example, if your child’s school starts at 7:37a.m., they will now start school at 9:37. Kentwood Staff will also report two hours after their normally scheduled time.
- First session of KCTC/KTC classes will be canceled. Second session KCTC/KTC will begin at the normally scheduled time.
2-Hour Delay Schedule
- 9:37am - 10:40am - 1st Hour
- 10:43am - 11:18am - 2nd Hour
- 11:21am - 11:56am - 3rd Hour
- 11:56am - 12:26 pm - Lunch
- 12:29pm - 1:05pm - 4th Hour
- 1:08pm - 1:44pm - 5th Hour
- 1:47pm - 2:24pm - 6th Hour
School Hours
Reg School day 7:30 am - 2:18 pm
Half Days 7:30 am - 10:46 am